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PART II 



These spines serve to protect the young shoots, leaves, and flowers (Fig. 647). 

 Our native species are herbaceous. Eobiniu is an American tree of rapid growth 



Fia. 648. — Glycyrrhiza glabra (A nat. size). OfticiAi.. 



with very brittle wood, which is often planted and known as False Acacia. 

 Glycyrrhiza, Licjuorice, is a native of S. Europe (Fig. G48). Cohdca, Caragana, 

 Indigofera. Wistaria sinensis is a climber with beautiful blue flowers, often gi'own 

 against the walls of houses. — 7. Hedysareae. Distinguished by the jointed pods, 



